sexual dimorphism of the pelvic bone Flashcards
1
Q
most obvious differences are due to the adaptations of the
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female pelvis for childbearing
2
Q
Male general structure of pelvic bone
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Thicker; prominent process longer
3
Q
Female general structure of pelvic bone
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Thinner; processes not so prominent; shorter
4
Q
Male pelvic outlet
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Narrower
5
Q
Female pelvic outlet
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wider
6
Q
Male pelvic inlet
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Heart shaped
7
Q
Female pelvic inlet
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Round or oval
8
Q
Greater Sciatic Notch male
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Narrower
9
Q
Greater Sciatic Notch female
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Wider
10
Q
Obturator Foramen male
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Round
11
Q
Obturator Foramen female
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Triangular
12
Q
Acetabulum male
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Face Laterally*
13
Q
Acetabulum female
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Face more anteriorly*
14
Q
Symphysis Pubis male
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Longer
15
Q
Symphysis Pubis female
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Longer
